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Upper Elementary Project Based Learning Teacher

Employer
The Delta School
Location
Wilson, Arkansas
Salary
50,000

Job Details

The recently founded Delta School is looking for an Upper Elementary teacher. (grades 3-5)

We Seek: Innovators who can lead and support our students and embrace our program.

What we will provide for you:

  • Training in project based learning and Human Centered Design
  • An ample budget to accommodate your project needs
  • Time to plan, construct and project before taking on students of your own
  • Rent free Housing for the first year
  • Help with moving expenses
  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement contributions
  • An exciting and intentional learning community that supports your creativity
  • A competitive salary
  • A voice in our developing program

Qualifications: 

May have varied professional experience, may have expertise from in classroom settings or outside of schools. Former entrepreneurs encouraged, having demonstrated ability to independently develop professional connections and skills. Interest and strengths in research, innovative learning, engineering, Maker’s Movement, Gardening, or Design Thinking a plus. Strong desire to research.

As an Elementary teacher you will:

  • Plan a program that helps each student achieve learning objectives and curriculum goals utilizing Project Based Learning and The Stanford Design Process
  • Prepare lesson materials and resources using the design process and Project based learning
  • Participate in extensive and ongoing project based learning and Human Systems Design training
  • Adapt standard teaching methods to meet different student needs and interests
  • Create a positive and appropriate classroom environment that is conducive to learning
  • Develop and implement a suitable classroom management system.
  • Establish and effect rules for acceptable behavior
  • Apply and follow up on approved disciplinary interventions
  • Make referrals for assistance where necessary
  • Observe, evaluate and record children's social and academic progress
  • Provide constructive feedback to parents, guardians and administration
  • Plan and order classroom equipment and supplies
  • Ensure equipment and facilities are clean and safe
  • Collaborate with other staff members to promote the general health of the school
  • Perform required administrative duties including attending staff meetings
  • Uphold the school code of conduct and all school policies, rules and procedures in a supportive and positive manner

Key Competencies

  • Communication skills
  • Creativity
  • Planning and organizing
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Judgment
  • Patience
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Creativity
  • Team member

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in elementary education or equivalent
  • Knowledge of social constructivism, the Reggio Approach, project based learning or Montessori education
  • Previous teaching experience preferred
  • Understanding and proficiency in relevant technology
  • Knowledge of current educational and instructional methodologies and techniques
  • Knowledge of theories and practices of child development

The Delta School strives to create a school and working environment that is affirming and inclusive. The Delta School respects and values its diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of differences in age, ethnicity, family structure, national origin, physical attributes, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

Company

The Delta School is founded as a non-profit, independent, co-educational school for students in grades K-12. The school was established to serve as an educational option in Mississippi County as well as a national model of educational excellence.

Our master plan is designed to educate 200 students in grades K-12. We first opened in 2015-16 by serving students ages 4-12. Since then each year, we add another grade, moving our students forward until 12th grade. Our upper school will open 2018-2019, but we are bringing on the founding staff of the upper school a year in advance to plan and prepare.

  • Mission Statement:  The Mission of The Delta School is to nourish every child’s strengths so each child is able to form healthy relationships, discover meaningful work, and make unique contributions to the world.
  • Goal Statement:  The Delta School will fulfill its mission by developing each student’s intellectual curiosity, educational capabilities and emotional/character development in a vibrant learning environment where students gain understanding of themselves as well as their relationships to the local community and the world beyond Wilson.
  • Values
    • Being rather than seeming to be
    • Open, honest, and direct communication
    • Asking questions before forming assumptions
    • The local community as learning laboratory
    • Collaboration as well as rugged individualism
    • Change, not charity
    • Self-esteem as a by product of hard work and a job well done

We serve students who desire challenge and who are motivated to learn in a dynamic course of study that includes inquiry-based projects. This is not a traditional school. We trust that children are instinctual learners, and we value their leadership and partnership in their educational path.  We prepare students to be self-motivated, resilient, entrepreneurial, collaborative, compassionate, and creative.  We expect Delta School students to exhibit the engagement and passion that are the antidote to fear and apathy. We aim for the school to predispose them to heroic behavior, contributing to a greater good as successful, happy, healthy adults.

 

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